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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
FRENCH CABINET FORMED.
M. TIRARD HAS ACCOMPLISHED
 THE DIFFICULT TASK.

Tho Statesman who will Assist in Shaping
 the Course of the French Republic-M.
 Jules Ferry Out of Danger-His Assail-
 ant Lunatic. -.
 PARIS, Dec. 13.-President Carnot, after many failures, has at last succeeded in con- structing ministerial machine to run the nations business, thanks to the efforts of NJ. Tirard, who has been variously deputy of the Seine, minister of finance and minister of commerce, and who is now a senator and prime minister. It was time for the admin istration of the new president to get under way, for the discontented element, always big in French politics, was beginning to stir, and discordant notes marred already the chorus of the election few days ago, which meant the defeat of Ferry. Carnotas idea, intrusted for execution to Tirard, was to form min- istry of conciliation, which should unite in Q loving, cooperating body the different factions of the Republican party. After election, when every one was happy, this task seemed simple to many who over looked the absurdity of trying to secure co- operation among such extremes as the so- called Republican party includes, from ram pant anarchy to nldisguised monarchism The following llSC or ministers who have con- scented to serve in the capacity indicated is published in The Journal Officiel to day : President of the council, minister of posts and telegraphs and minister of finance, M Tirard; minister of justice, M. Fallieres; minister of foreign affairs, M. Flourens; minister of the interior, M. Sarrien; miais- ter of commerce, M. Dautresme; minister of public works, M. Loubet; minister of marine, M. De Mahy; minister of agriculture, M. Viette; minister of public instruction, M. Faye; minister of war, Gen. Logerot.
 Aubertin, the man who shot M. Ferry in the lobby of the chamber of deputies on Saturday, was before a jury yesterday. He showed symptoms of lunacy, and his exami- nation was postponed. M. Ferry has almost recovered from his wounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Incendiaries in Hudson.

HUDSON, N. Y., Dec. 13.-Detectivcs and posse of citizens were watching for incen- liaries here last night. Sunday morning three buildings, two of them barns and coal and woodshed were fired inside of an hour, and two of the buildings, horses, hay and utensils were consumed. It is evident that the scoundrels who applied the torches went about their work systematically. A thorough investigation is being made, and steps are being taken which will make it inn possible for incendiaries to destroy or place in jeopardy so much property again, as a systematic course of watching by paid em- ployes and by volunteers will be kept up. Hudson, however, has had @ great scare
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
STRANGE CASE OF STARVATION.
A Balloon and Its Unknown Occupant
 Fall to the Earth.


 Fall to the Earth.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13.-On Saturday afternoon the citizens of Owensboro, Ky, observed an immense balloon sailing over that city at great height. It was within view for a long while, but when last seen it appeared to be rapidly descending. Parties went in search of it Sunday, and during the afternoon it was found in a swamp, about ten miles south of Haverville The search ing party also discovered the emaciated re- mains of man who had evidently been emptied from the basket several yards from where the air ship had fallen.
 It is the theory of those who found the balloon and body that the aeronaut was already dead before the balloon reached the earth, as no serious bruises were found upon his body. No papers or other evidences have been found to indicate who the unfortunate man was. The only balloon which has ascended and disappeared in this section was one from Vincennes, Ind, about two months ago. but that one was some time afterward reported found. It is supposed that the aeronaut must have lost control of the air ship, and came to his death at high altitude from cold and starvation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
A Veteran Dying.

HARTFORD, Dec. 13.-Capt. Stephen G. Sluyter, who commanded one of the vessels engaged in laying the first Atlantic cable, is dying at his home in this city. He was thrown from his horse while acting as assist mt marshal at the dedication of the New Haven soldiers monument in June, receiv- ing injuries from which he has not been able to recover. He served with distinction in the navy during the war. At the time of the New York draft riots, in 1868, he was selected by Gen. Wool to protect the sub- treasury
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Only Two Were Saved.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13. - William H. Oakford, merchant of this city, has been advised of the loss of the ship Alfred Watts, upon which his son, A. B. Oakford, had taken passage for Japan. The Watt sailed from this port early in October with a cargo of petroleum for Hiogo, Japan, and it is said that she foundered when but seven days out, and that all but two of those on board were lost. Two persons, said to be seamen, were picked up by passing steamer and landed at Liverpool The officers ard crew num- bered twenty-seven,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Late Telegraph.
pecial to the EVENING DEMOCRAT
 P0WDERLY'S ILLNESS.
THE MASTER WORKMAN CAM
 GELS HIS WESTERN TRIP

PrTTsBURG, Dec 13-Telegrams were re- ceived from Master Workman Powderly to-day, canceling his engagements on his proposed Western tour, on account of se- rious illness. Philadelphia dispatches this afternoon state that Mir Powderly has been attacked with hemorrhages His near friends are solictious about his condition and urge upon NIT Powderly the necessity for perfect rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Kniphts of Labor in Session.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13.-The general ex scutive board of the Knights of Labor held an all day session at the North Broad street headquarters yesterday. The meetings will be held monthly hereafter, so that commit tees having business with the general officers can confer with them at fixed time. The board will remain in session for about ten Jays, and during that time some important matters will be discussed. After the ad- journment of the board MT. Barry said that little except routine business had been dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Found on the Reach.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Dec. 13.-Patrol- man Aaron B. Steelman, of the life saving station, discovered a body on the strand yes terday. It is supposed to be that of William Reed, the eccentric and wealthy iron and oil prospector of Pittsburg, who, with his mysterious electrical divining rod. went to Somers Point in search of buried wrecks SUD- posed to contain treasure, and was drowned there from skiff on Oct 27 A considerable sum of money, jewelry and valuable papers were found upon the body. MT. Reeds family have been telegraphed to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
HARPER GOES TO PRISON.
SWIFT RETRlBUTiOk FOLLOWS THE
 BANK WREcKER'S CRIME.
Taken at Once to the Penitentiary-His Anxiety tO Know His Future Occupa- tfOn-DTrs. Harper Overcome with Grief When She Hears the Sentence.

CINCINNATI, Dec 13.-At 10: :O7 yesterday morning the jury in the Harper case took their seats. Harper was slightly pale, but was soon known. The deputy opened the sealed envelope containing the verdict and read: tfWe, the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged in the indictment"
 Mrs. Harper made heroic struggles to con- trol her feelings, but when the verdict was read she broke down completely. and bury ing her face in her handkerchief. sobbed as if her heart were breaking.
 Mai. Blackburn made motion in arrest of judgment, which the court promptly overruled.
 s.Mr. Harper, stand up," said the judge, and the prisoner arose.
 "You have teen found guilty by jury of your peers, said the court, ''of embedding, abstractng and misappropriating the funds of the Fidelity bank, and of having caused to be made false entries upon the books of the bank. Yonr guilt has been established beyond all doubt. In view of the gravity of your offence, the court thinks you should receive the highest penalty provided for by the law. It is the sentence of the court that you be imprisoned in the Ohio penitentiary for the term of ten years, and that you be committed to the custody of the marshal to be taken to that institution at once"
 After the scenes in the court room Harper and his family spent some time in the mar shal's office and Harper then went to the jail, where he spent the afternoon in his room preparing for his departure. The bedding, his trunk and other property were taken out and sent to his house. Shortly before 4 o'clock @ carriage appeared at the jail, into which Harper and the deputy marshals, fod oy,I driven to the central passenger depot, pass ing on the way his late residence on Fourth street.
 At 4 o'clock the crowd of passengers who could pass the gates at the Central Union depot surged round the parlor car into which the prisoner was taken, but caught only short glimpse of Harper through the plate glass windows, for the United States marshals allowed him and his wife and her sister to go at once to the stateroom, in which they accompanied him to Columbus.
 It fell upon the town like a thunder clap at supper time that E. L. Harper had al- ready started for the penitentiary, there to remain for ten years, less the time ga ained by good conduct.
 COLUMBUS, Dec. RE. L. Harper, the convicted ex-vice-president of the Fidelity bank, arrived at the warden's office in the Ohio penitentiary at 10:20 last night, in charge of United States Marshal Costello and accompanied by his wife, father-in-law and his wife's sister. He seemed quite de- jected. He was anxious to know what work he would be put to. Warden Coffin asked aim if he was practical bookkeeper. He said he was not He was then locked in one of the large new cells. He will probably be given some clerical work. Harper is 39 years old to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
The Poisouer nm Tr,.,

BOSTON, Dec 13.-In Mrs Sawyer's case this moring, A. H. Sawyer testified that on one occasion at dinner, Willie Robinson: the boy for whose murder his mother is on trial, was given cup of tea which made him very sick. Witness was not with the boy when he died. Mrs Robinson and MT Smith took care of Willie up to the time when Mrs Robinson was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
To Abolish Ostentation at Funerals.

NEW YORK, Dec 13-The Burial Reform association held meeting at Grace church yesterday. The aim of the society is to abolish the ostentation and responsiveness of funerals. They recommend, among other things, that no crape or other signs of mourning be displayed, and that only rela- tives and close friends accompany the body to the grave. The founders hope that their position in the church will give the move ,ment sufficient standing to carry out it's ob- iects. Bishop Potter was elected president, Rev. w. s. Boardman, secretary; B. B. Young, treasurer. Among the vice presi- dents are Dr. Dix, Rev. Thomas Armitage, A. $. Hewitt and J. Pierpont Morgan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
The Fishery Commission Adjourned.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. The Canadian contingent who have been here in connection with the fisheries conference have decided to spend their Christmas holidays with their friends in Canada, and left last night. Mai. Gen. Cameron, Sir Charles Tupper's official secretary, whose family is in England, will remain in Washington during the adjourn ment of the fishery convention. Messrs. Angel and Putnam, of the American side of the convention, will return to their homes in O few days to pass Christmas. The books and documents belonging to the Canadian and English arbitrators have been stored in boxes, and will be carefully guarded until the owners return to Washington on Jan. 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
The House Committee on Election

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Upon the request of Speaker Carlisle the Republicans and Democrats of the house held caucuses yester- lay afternoon and chose the members of the committee elections. The Democratic members chosen are: MT. A. K. Crisp (Ga.), chairman, and Messrs. Outhwaite O., Johnston (N. O., Perry (Miss.), O'Farrell (Va.), O'Neill Qnd.), Maish (Pa.) Heard (Mo.), and Moore Tex.). The following Re- publicans were chosen: Messrs. Powell Nls.), Lymon Qa.), Cooper O., Houk Tenn) Johnston Qnd.), and Lodge (Mass).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Damage by Heavy Rains.

HALIFAX, Dec. 13-News from the Acadia Iron mines states that the continuous rain of the past twenty-four hours has caused a great freshet in the neighboring rivers. Several houses have been badly damaged, md bridges have been swept away. Two nen while driving in Q buggy were caught n the current of the Great Village river, which bro broke across the road and were, were swept .d ,lutched some bushes and were saved with difficulty. The horse and carriage were oSt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Exports of Breadstuffs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Breadstuffs ex- ports from the United States during Novem- Der past aggregated in value s9,5O3, 703 against $12, ,59S,e in November, 1886. For the eleven months of the year ending Nov. %, breadstuff exports reached 14S,019, ,641, against s135, or, ,674 during the corresponding r1eriod of 1886
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Found Dead on the Track.

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 13.-George Barthol- omew, employed in a Philadelphia detective agency and living ill Collingwood, on the Camden and Atlantic railroad, while walk ing along the track early yesterday morn ing, stumbled over two dead bodies. They were those of Alfred Stratton, aged IF, and Alonzo Hudson, aged 26, of Camden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
A Train in Gowanus Bay.

, BROOKLYN, Dec. 13.-A train, consisting of an engine and six dirt cars, was crossing the trestle work over Gowanus bay yester- day. between Thirty-ifth and Thirty-sixth streets, when the structure gave way, and the train, upon which were large number of workmen, was thrown into the water. Four of the men were quite badly bruisa1 in the wreck, but all escaped alive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
BIG BLAZE TN NEW Your

NEW YORK, Dec 13.-Fire in the iron fronted, seven story building at 163 Green street early this morning, caused losses ss. follows: Hayes & Paully, manufacturers of dress trimmings, S25 ,0OO; Schonestenne Bros, importers of hatters' good, s12 900: Hirch X Son, furs, S15, 900; loss on build ing. SIS. GOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
They May Regret Their Action.

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. 13.-A few days ago an editor here was horsewhipped by three school girls because he published articles about them that they called falsehoods. Now the brother of the editor, ex-Mayor Towle, has discharged the father of one of the girls, and the grand jury is thinking of indicting the girls. They threw red pepper in the editors eyes at the time of the whip ping, and this is a crime punishable by long sentences in this state
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13

services were War den Thom as P.
 Walsh, William F.
 Conran, Timothy D. Sullivan, Nich- olas Organ, Peter De Lacey, Patrick Wolfe, John Hal nan and George
 s ull ivan. The members of the CountyDemocracy executive commit tee of the Second district, and mem-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
A Mortgage on The Graphic.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13-By a document filed in the registers office yesterday, the Ameri- can Graphic company mortgage all their rights, privileges, franchises, etc, together with the plant of The Daily Graphic, to the American Loan and Trust company, for $50, 900, payable in 1892
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
On Trial for Murdering Her Son.

BOSTON, Dec. 13-The jury was completed yesterday afternoon in the case against Mrs. Robinson, charged with poisoning her son, Willie J. Robinson. The indictments against Smith and Beers were quashed. After recess District Attorney Stevens commenced his address to the jury, which occupied nearly all the afternoon, and the court adjourned until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13

and club and of the County Democracy county committee, who passed consolatory resolutions yes terday, assembled at the house where MT. Hartigan's body lay between 9 and 10 o'clock, and attended the high mass ill St. Andrews church at 10 o'clock, and thence went to Cavalry cemetery with the ramains
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Paying Dividends.

BOSTON, Dec 13.-The Boston Manufac turing company to-day declared dividend of S40 per share, and the West End Street railway declared semi-annual dividend on preferred stock of 1 per cent payable January2. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Begging to Have His Child Buried.

P1TTsBURa. Dec. 13.-One of the Black Diamond steel works strikers, named Thomas, applied to the poor board yesterday for means to bury his still born child. He had the body of the infant wrapped up in paper, and carried it under his arm. He offered to show it to those in charge of the office, but they gave him certificate on Leslie Brothers for coffin and hearse for the funeral Thomas said he had applied to the authorities of one cemetery, but had been refused ground for sepulture for less than $6, and in desperation he had gone to the poor board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
New York's Postoffice Business.

NEW YORK, Dec. l3.-Postmaster Pear sons annual report shows that during the year 6S, ,5O4 registered letters were delivered and 10, 1O3, ,043 ordinary-these by carrier. The postal cards numbered 289O, ,255; news- papers and circulars, 3,557, ,616. The letters collected amounted to: Local, 4,024, ,675; mail, SS1 SsS p1ssai ph t caa1s, o @ too f nemspapers n local matter was $196, 6,5o8. The number R lettcrs lost was very Small
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
The Farmer Robbers Held.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Dec. 1S.-Peter Blif' ford and Francis Gerard, farmer residents of Groton, were yesterday bound over in the sum of SIC, 800 each for trial in the superior court for the county. The indictments found against them were for burglary and ,aff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
The Famous Higgins to Resign.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. Appointment Clerk Higgins, of the treasury department, said yesterday that he intended to resign and leave government employ at an early date. His retirement, he says, is voluntary and is brought about by an opportunity to engage in some desirable private business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Closed for the Season,

LANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 1S.-The water has been drawn from the Pennsylvania canal at Columbia, aud navigation is closed for the season. A very small number of boats re- main at Columbia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13

BorToN, Dec. 13.-The new trial of the famous Goldman will case was begun yester- day. Goldman left the bulk of his property to a woman named "Violet" Kimball, to the exclusion of his wife and family. Over 2,O00 letters between the Kimball woman and Goldman was part of the evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Meeting of Postmasters.,

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-A convention of third and fourth-class postmasters is being held here to-day to arrange a plan for urg- ing upon Congress an increase in compen- sation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Ways and Means.

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-It is understood that the speaker will announce Ways and Means Committee at an early date~in order to give opportunity for an early beginning of work on revenue measures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Hopkins on Trial.

| CINCINNATI, Dec. 13.-Ben Hopkins. the ! indicted assistant cashier of the wrecked
 Fidelity bank, was arraigned this morn | ing He pleaded not guilty, and the work
 of securing the jury was begun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Jumped from a Moving Train.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 1S.-Frederick G. Selwood, brakeman, jumped from 0 mov- ing car in the West Shore yard here yester- day, stumbled, fell on the track, and was run over, sustaining injuries from which he died couple of hours later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
M. Wilson to be Whitewashed.

LONDON, Dec 13-The Times Paris dis patch says the Investigating judges will give their decision in the case of M. Wilson to- day, dismissing the matter, on the ground that no offense against the law has been committed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13

For "Wednesday, fin New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, partly cloudy and warmer, followed possibly by rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
PRIZE FIGHT AT MINNEAPOLIS.
The Spider and Tomn1y Warren in .
 Twenty-RounA lIill.

Twenty-Rou1a Min.
 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Dec. 13. About 1000 people gathered 6t the Washington rink last night to witness the twenty round contest between Tommy Warren, of Minne- apolis, and Ike Weir, the Spider, of Boston. More interest has been ta1Een in this contest than in any battle of timilar nature wit messed in this city. The betting odds have been slightly in favor of the Spider, though the odds of to hays not gone begging for takers. Weir weigE5d in the ring at quarter less At 8:15 tta Spider made his Jimmy Connolly, of Boston, and John Don- aldson. of Minneapolis .After considerable hesitation MT. John Barnes, manager of the St. Paul Baseball club, was selected as ref cree Eight minutes latss Warren followed Weir upon the stage, peing seconded by John F. Glow and Paddy Norton. Con- trary to the usual cust0m there were no preliminary contests, and after the selection of Friskie Barnett, of; Nsv York, and Jim Keenan,, of Boston, a1 time keepers for Warren and the Spider Respectively, time was called at 9:25
 Twenty rounds were fought, but neither man was able to knock out his opponent, and Referee Barnes dSolared the fight a draw. Warren seemed ., be clearly over matched, Weir's superio9 height and longer. arms telling with fearfu effect. Weir has not a scratch upon him Fhile Warren's face is a perfect mass of bruises and discolora- tions. His left eye is in npourning, his mouth badly swollen and his hose badly out of shape. Confidence in Warren has received decided set back. Hey seemed to be afraid of the Spider from tha moment time was called and acted solely oh the defensive. It is more than probable that a fight to finish will be the outcome of Hast nights meeting, though the audience seemed to be unani- mously of the opinion, that the Spider is much the better man insevery way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
Jerry HArtigan's Funeral.

NEW YORK, Dec 13.-The last rites over the remains of the well-known ward politi- can, Jerry Hartigan, were performed this forenoon. The pail bearers at the funeral
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13-Information was received yesterday at the Knights of Labor headquarters, in this city, to the effect that Grand Master Workman Powderly had been stricken with a severe hemorrhage of the lungs at his home in Scranton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-13
She Had Passed Her Centennial.

CARLISLE, Pa., Dec. 13.-Mrs. Hannah Brandt died at Churchtown, this county, yesterday, in her 101st year. She leaves a numerous progeny.
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